Guidance

Afghanistan: tuberculosis test clinics for visa applicants

Where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in Afghanistan for your UK visa application.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 15 July 2014
• Last updated: 16 February 2024
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  1. 16 February 2024

     Updated telephone number, opening hours and information about attending the clinic and what you should bring with you.

  2. 7 December 2023

     The clinic address has been updated.

  3. 5 October 2023

     Updated eligibility details on who needs a TB certificate.

  4. 30 September 2022

     Updated test clinic details.

  5. 16 September 2019

     Updated information.

  6. 19 January 2018

     Updated information.

  7. 15 July 2014

     First published.

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Tuberculosis testing in Afghanistan

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You’ll need to have a tuberculosis (TB) test if you’re coming to the UK for 6 months or more and both of the following apply:

• you’ve lived in Afghanistan for 6 months or more
• you were living there (or another listed country) within the last 6 months

You’ll need a TB test if you’re coming to the UK as:

• a fiancé, fiancée or proposed civil partner on a family visa
• a returning resident and you’ve been away for more than 2 years